Shout out to reviewer Ken M. for influencing me to try Chuck's Place ......you were right! I had the large cheeseburger with everything and onion rings. My partner went with the wimpy burger ( not a wimpy burger.. 1.2 lbs) and cajun fries. From the moment you walk in, you know you've found a true local spot. It's small, cozy and decorated with fun signs and memorabilia. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming, and just the kind of people you want to see when you're about to dive into comfort food. Even at 1:30 pm, that in between lunch/dinner time, the place was steadily busy. And now I know why. The onion rings? Fantastic. I'm an onion ring snob and these were fresh, crispy, and legit. no frozen batter here, and none of that "pull the whole onion out in one bite" nonsense ( I hate that). The fries were hot, crisp and perfectly seasoned. And the burger is 100% beef, juicy, and packed with flavor. This is a local gem and I'm so glad we went. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Stopped in for lunch, burgers were amazing. Staff was friendly. Would definitely eat here again

Great little hometown burger joint. The fried mushrooms were pretty good as well! Lots of locals and those who visit the area frequently have made this a good pit stop as well. My waitress was very good with recommendations. Service was as expected with small town friendliness. read more

Best burger I've had I a VERY long time . I ordered a 3/4 lb burger, no bun, protein style.... And I will tell you... SUPER DELICIOUS... and a must try. Me, being from Las Vegas will say the is the best burger with the friendliest staff. The owner was super friendly and very personable. Came to our table and checked on us to make sure we were happy. Inside is super nice and clean. Highly recommend this for the best burger spot ever. read more

Chuck's Place - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

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Fabulous service, small town feel, and friendly staff! I have nothing but praise for Chucks. That's not even mentioning the food! Highly recommend ordering the wimpy burger with Cajun fries with a rainbow ski to drink! You won't find anything else as good as chucks in Southern Illinois. read more

It was a busy Friday night, but the crew did an amazing job! The food came out hot and fresh and it was really good burger and I would highly suggest the Cajun fries. read more

Chuck's Place - Wimpy burger regular fries, bacon burger and Cajun fries - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

WOW, WOW, WOW EAT HERE!!! Decided as we were traveling through to get off the highway a bit and try a burger out. 100% great choice on our part. The location had plenty of parking and it was hot outside so haven't great AC was nice to be met with. Staff is friendly in a real American way, not the just friendly at tip time. We asked questions about the menu items and the young woman had answers and suggestions. I got the big cheese burger and my wife got a smaller one. Onion Rings and Cajun fry's and sweet tea. Burgers, bun is fresh and not soggy, the perfect amount of condiments on it without making a mess. Cheese was gooey. Lettuce was fresh and crisp and not soggy or warm. The burger came out wrapped in foil and that kept it hot and seared in the flavor. Top notch. Onion rings came out so hot we had to wait to eat them, fry's the same way. Each one had flavor. Portions were about right. The sweet tea was great and not the kind we get in Michigan out of a fountain machine . Finished off with 2 shakes, 1 chocolate and 1 cherry. Both were thick and had actual flavor. Judging from the steady flow of people in and out, others know about this family run business. Do yourself a favor and drive off the road a bit and eat here. You walk by the kitchen on the way to the restroom and it is clean and you can see them making burgers out of real meat. Nothing is hidden so it's clean. This is one of the premier burger shops around. For goodness sake, don't let the drive from the freeway of a few minutes stop you from a great meal. read more

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Have been here a few times. Great burgers, great service!!! Fun little spot to check out where the food is good and the servers are friendly. read more

Great burgers and fries and mushrooms, cool place .Great service. Really friendly people and clean.

A kitsch-y local diner, very popular with locals - for good reason... the burgers are fantastic! Service is very attentive considering how busy they are. The Cajun fries were not terribly spicy bit piping hot in temperature. The fries are a curious blend of regular and crinkle-cut of medium thickness. They were very good! We only visit Salem twice a year, but we will very likely make this our "Salem lunch place" from now on. read more

Chuck's Place - a clock and a sign - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

Loud man was talking to another man. Turns out it was Chuck himself. A vibrant loud conversation that Chuck was having. The loudness added to the atmosphere. It was a weekday and close to lunch. Nobody else was inside. The service was great. Family members/kids seemed to be moving back and forth from the kitchen to the main area. The atmosphere was good. The food was delicious. The staff were nice. I support local businesses. This town has ancestral roots for me. I am glad I went here. Check it out. You'll be glad you did. read more

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The service was great. Friendly people and quick too. The ambiance was old fashioned diner like! Very fun! The food was wonderful!

Nice little diner, friendly staff, fast service, and good food! Recommendation: the milk shakes are about the best! And great big onion rings with flat top burgers! Not fancy, just good! read more

Chuck's Place - Huge onion rings!! - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

Small business but has some of the best burgers around just a fun place to grab a burger made from fresh meat

This place has a great vibe! Everyone seemed happy and friendly. The Whimpy burger was outstanding! I highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Yummy food and quick service. My family and I stopped in on our way from IL to FL. We used the drive through and ordered their vanilla shakes, a cherry shake, fried pickles and cheese burgers. The fried pickles were good sized and had a bit of spiciness to them. They came with ranch or sour cream for dipping sauce. The kids burger is good sized and enough for an adult. My husband ordered the "wimpy" and said it was great! Definitely worth the stop. Thanks for the great service! read more

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Great burgers - friendly service ... farther off highway than we thought but worth the stop for sure!

GET THE PIZZA BURGER, with a side of marinara! It's da bomb!!! Prices in this place are GREAT! Service was very friendly and very fast. Glad we stopped here and wouldn't mind doin' so again if we're in the area. read more

Chuck's Place - Chuck's! - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

Small cheeseburger burnt and paper thin. Onion rings ok, but not the same burger we had two years ago. Went out of our way but Won't go back read more

Chuck's is the best place in town for burgers, the BEST onion rings and a quaint atmosphere (think 50's diner). The burgers are great but the tenderloin sandwiches are one of my favorite items. They have inside and outside dining plus drive thru service. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great small town family dinning. We had 15 people and we were amazed by the quick service and great food. Great care for Their customers. It is easy to find off the highway in Salem. Highly recommend. read more

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Nice 50s-60s atmosphere. Start serving lunch at 11:00 and we arrived at 11:03. Spent a total of an hour getting off I-57, ordering, waiting, eating, and returning to interstate. A bit long for just another burger. read more

I was passing through town to pick up a piece of farm equipment in Salem. It wasn't quite ready for pick up and we need to kill some time so we decided to grab some lunch. Spotted this place on yelp, and as usual yelp never disappoints! I love this little spot. Very clean, very eclectic, and the staff is very nice and friendly. My server was great and the food was outstanding! Ordered the wimpy burger, let me say there's nothing wimpy about it. It was a double burger dressed with fresh produce, the beef is fresh and seared on the flat top and screaming hot when it came out to the table. I must say it's been at least a year since I've had a burger that straightforward, fresh and delicious! You're doing outstanding work guys, keep it up. If I lived within 30 or45 minutes of you I would be 10 pounds heavier!! read more

Chuck's Place - Love the sign out front! Didn't see T-shirts or I would've bought one... - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

Great food and amazing people. Wife and I go there every chance we get, and they never disappoint.

Awesome wimpey burger. Great service & super friendly Chuck welcomed us out-of-towners. A great find on our road trip.

Great food, great service, out of town guests request a trip to Chucks when they visit. Fun place to have in Salem.

Great food here. We've only done call in and drive through for pick up. Burgers are hand formed and always good. Our favorite sides are onion rings and corn nuggets. I've had the bbq sandwich twice, once was excellent and one wasn't so good. read more

Traveling to a wedding in southern IL and Salem was one of the bigger towns so we yelped restaurants and Chucks popped up. Pulled up to this little restaurant outside of town. There were lots of cars there some outdoor seating also. We entered and notice the very vintage feel to it, my daughter and I both said this is like a place that would be on diners and drive ins. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. We sat right away and we're waited on quickly. Decided to get their famous wimpy burger even though there were lots of yummy choices. My daughter in law and I ordered the wimpy jr burger and my son ordered the regular. We tried the onion rings and Cajun fries and regular fries. All delicious. The burgers were really good! Two burger patties with cheese and all the toppings. We all commented how glad we chose it as it's about two miles off of 57. Our waiter was so good and polite. Great find! read more

Best burgers in town...in Illinois...in America!!! And did I mention the fried mushrooms? Do yourself a favor and give Chuck"s a try. The service is fast and friendly too. read more

Chuck's always has great service, great people and great food. I highly recommend going here if you have not.

Great burgers and sides. Everything was delish and the staff was very friendly. We got the wimpy burgers and three different sides..: the jalapeño corn nuggets were really good! read more

Awesome place! The owners were courteous and kind. The burgers were great! And homemade hand dipped shakes. I highly recommend stopping by if you in the area, it is well worth the trip. read more

Chuck's Place - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

my favorite burger when I'm home from Oklahoma. It has the same great taste that it did thirty years ago. The service was also great

Fun atmosphere and great greasy burgers. On rd 37 south Salem Illinois. Would highly recommend.

Oh my goodness! Hand patted burgers and fries to perfection. Get the Wimpy burger. The mustard relish is great! The staff is the friendliest you will ever find. Not to mention Chuck and his wife. Do not miss this place if you are in Salem, Illinois. read more

Chuck's Place - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

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I've ate here several times and when I go I get a better experience every time. The food is great, the staff is friendly. If you are in the area I would highly recommend stopping and getting a burger here! read more

Chuck you are the burger Dr. I wish you were in my kitchen cooking everyday. Great food great service. Thankyou

Amazing old school burgers!! Onion rings hand made and not frozen! Fries served piping hot!! Great place in this quaint little town of Salem!! Dog friendly in Their outdoor patio covered like a carport! Staff was super nice which is very hard to find these days! read more

Excellent food and friendly service!!!what more does ahungry traveler need? Salem's best kept secret.

NO COMPLAINTS HERE! Stoped here based on Yelp reviews. Really glad we did. Small town feel - dimple & friendly. Service was fast! We ordered the burgers & basket of onion rings! These are the real deal - large, crispy & delicious! Burgers are just like you would get at home! We are in this area periodically to visit. It will be on our list of "must go back there!!! " Prices were very good too! read more